Meet the Rochester Examiners: Sally Bacchetta, Rochester Adoptive Families Examiner

October 25, 7:48 PMRochester K-12 Education ExaminerKristen Driskill

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Get to know the city of Rochester by reading interviews with the Rochester Examiners. Today, let's see what Sally Bacchetta has to say...

How long have you lived in Rochester?

My family moved to the area in 1972. I've lived West (Churchville), right in (Park Ave.), and East (Webster), where I've lived for 11 years.

What are your favorite school-related memories from Rochester? I often think about my favorite teachers, one of whom was Charlotte Randall, my third-grade teacher at Fairbanks Rd. elementary. Years later, I had a Pennysaver paper route through Churchville, and I realized that Mrs. Randall's house was on my route. One fall day I wrote a note to Mrs. Randall on a large yellow-orange maple leaf I picked up in her yard. I told her in the note that she had changed me for the better at a very impressionable time in my life. I said I wanted her to know that I thought of her often, and that she taught me some things about myself that no one else had, and those lessons were priceless to me. I never heard back from Mrs. Randall, nor did I expect to. Mrs. Randall passed away when I was in college. Shortly afterward my parents ran into Mrs. Randall's son, who asked them to tell me that Mrs. Randall had kept my leaf note on her nightstand until her death. He said it meant so much to her and thrilled her to know how she had touched one of her young students. It's one of my favorite memories.

What are your favorite educational things to do in and around Rochester?

The Webster library is definitely one of our favorite places. Also, the planetarium, the RPO, small town museums, and this time of year trips to local farm markets, nature trails,

Why is Rochester a great place for children to grow and learn?

There is so much history in and around Rochester - Mt. Hope cemetery, The Susan B. Anthony House, RMSC, the Mary Jemison exhibits at Letchworth! Nature, structured playgrounds, water, farms, music and dance... Rochester truly has it all. Plus, there is a robust Suzuki music community in the area.

Why did you choose your topic?

I am an adoptive mother. Twice.

What is your background?

I have degrees in psychology and music, and I have been a professional writer for 10+ years.

How can students, parents, and teachers benefit from reading your articles?

They can learn about the unique challenges and joys of the adoptive experience. They can expect to find information about local resources, child development, and socio-political developments related to adoption.

Please share a few links that you specifically think parents, students, and teachers should read.

The Adoptive Parent
Hillside Family of Agencies
Friends in Adoption

How can readers find out more about you?

Visit one or both of my websites at www.theadoptiveparent.com and www.sallybacchetta.com

How can readers contact you?

Through the contact tabs on my websites.

What else would you like readers to know about you?

 My first book is due out in November, National Adoption Month. The book is called What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective. Readers can learn more about it and read an excerpt on my website www.theadoptiveparent.com.